Monroe County , Missouri
Population: 8,672 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,299 Home $147,400 Rent $667/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,672 residents, Monroe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$48,299
Median Income
household
$147,400
Home Value
median
$667/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,299 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,776 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| Median Home Value | $147,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $667/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,672 |
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.8%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
20.2%
Smoking
42.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
No Physical Activity
27.2%
Depression
38.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 21.2 · 21th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
43.16
🌀 Hurricane
19.19
🔥 Wildfire
31.90
❄️ Winter Storm
35.11
🌍 Earthquake
45.96
☀️ Drought
60.05
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